Welcome to Rügen - The Jewel of Germany's Baltic Coast

Travel Talk with Ed Finn

Saturday, 9 January 2021 - 10 minutes

Welcome to Rügen, Germany’s largest island, famous with poets, artists and outdoor explorers and popular for it’s sandy coastlines and dramatic chalky cliffs. Rugen has been a seaside resort since 1818 and is one of Germany’s top holiday spots. There’s something for everyone here, from the two national parks to a former royal residence. There is a stunning castle and a great beach, If sunbathing is your primary objective then head to Binz. The lovely Baltic Sea Resort Sellin is located above the fine sandy beach with it’s famous pier jutting out to the Baltic Sea. It offers its guests a fantastic view of the Baltic, which is rarely found on Rügen